Sineád offers an Irish perspective on the late and much-loved Sineád O'Connor, Silent Witness is back for another run, there's the best of The 2024 Golden Globe Awards, and a look at the controversies surrounding Jeremy Clarkson . . .
Pick of the Day
Sinéad, 9.35pm, RTÉ One
Streaming on RTÉ Player
The death of Sinéad O’Connor was both sad and shocking and the reaction to her premature passing, in Ireland and from across the world, was instant and profound.
Tributes poured in from home and abroad, ranging from President Michael D Higgins to music royalty such as Madonna.
With contributions from David Holmes, Christy Moore, Imelda May and many more, this documentary reflects on Sineád O'Connor’s influence on Irish life and Irish people throughout her life.
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With contributions from David Holmes, Christy Moore, Imelda May, Don Letts, BP Fallon and many more, this documentary reflects on Sinéad O’Connor’s influence on Irish life and Irish people throughout her life.
Using a wealth of unique archive footage from RTÉ and international sources, it features an Ireland she fought against and the kind of Ireland she desired.
From Pope John Paul arriving in Ireland to Charles Haughey and Gay Byrne, and on to the struggle for Irish women’s 'right to travel’ - it provides a visual backdrop to a changing society. Sinéad’s body of work provides the soundtrack.
Click here to read Alan Corr's preview
New or Returning Shows
Silent Witness, 9.00pm, BBC One
The long-running procedural returns for a 27th season.
John Hannah guest stars as Nikki and Jack (Emilia Fox and David Caves) investigate a murder bearing all the hallmarks of a notorious serial killer.
When Nikki meets the pathologist (played by Hannah) who conducted the original post-mortems, she discovers his wife was the suspected fifth victim of the serial killer, but nobody believed him when he claimed to know where to find her body.
The 2024 Golden Globe Awards, 9.30pm, RTÉ2
Coverage of the 81st Golden Globe Awards, honouring the best in film and American television of 2023 from The Beverly Hilton in – where else? - Beverly Hills.
This year sees the movies Barbie, Oppenheimer and Maestro in with a chance of landing awards, along with TV hits Succession, The Bear and Only Murders in the Building.
Spoiler alert: unless you've been locked in a cupboard since last night, you'll know Cillian Murphy picked up the Best Actor award for his performance in Oppenheimer.
Jeremy Clarkson - A Life of Controversy, 9.00pm, Virgin Media One
Here’s a look at the career of Jeremy Clarkson and the many controversies surrounding the former Top Gear presenter.
He’s been involved in quite a few ‘incidents’ over the years, many of which could’ve ruined his career.
Instead, he's as much in demand as he ever was.
Undercover Doctor: The Secrets of Your Big Shop, 8.00pm, Channel 4
Dr Michael Mosley uncovers the truth behind the UK’s health (or lack of it!) by looking into what goes into British shopping trolleys.
In this first episode, he meets a lorry driver on medication to control his blood pressure and cholesterol and his wife Rebecca, who works in the NHS and can't shake, or explain, her constant fatigue.
Michael goes undercover at the checkout, to discover what they're buying, before overhauling the couple's diet.
Streets of Gold: Mumbai, 9.00pm, BBC Two
This new series explores the Indian boomtown and the super-rich people that call it home, beginning by going behind the scenes at the start of the social season for its richest citizens.
Designers Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla throw open the doors of their fashionable residence on Juhu Beach as preparations get under way for the launch of their new collection.
Meanwhile, author Shobhaa De marks the publication of her latest novel by being interviewed by Bollywood heart-throb Aamir Khan.
Stolen: Catching the Art Thieves, 8.00pm, BBC Two
Documentary featuring first-hand accounts of Europe's most daring art heists, beginning with the theft of JMW Turner's Shade and Darkness and Light and Colour in 1994 from the Schirn gallery (below) in Frankfurt.
The paintings were on loan from the London's Tate and the invetsigation into the heist led to a high-stakes game of cat and mouse across Europe, from London to Belgrade deep into the world of Serbian warlords.
24 Hours in Police Custody: Murder on Camera, 9.00pm, Channel 4
Part one of a two-part special revealing the story behind a brutal double murder, when one man is found dead in the road outside a pub while another has multiple stab wounds.
Despite both men being pronounced dead at the scene, no one in the close-knit community of Houghton Regis has so far come forward to reveal who is responsible.
Brits Down Under, 10.00pm, Channel 4
Intrepid young backpacking Brits head deep into the Australian Outback for some intense manual labour so they can earn an extension to their working holiday visa.
Farmer Grant and his Spanish partner Maeva provide accommodation for the backpackers and Grant finds them paid work on local farms.
First, Grant puts them to the test on the farm to see what they're capable of and if they're suitable – or not - for sending to work.
Don’t Miss
Live FA Cup Football, 7.30pm, UTV
It's a classic David v Goliath English cup clash as third tier Wigan Athletic host Manchester United (KO 8.15pm).
Mark Pougatch presents all the action from the third-round tie at DW Stadium, where League One side Wigan aim to cause an upset against Erik ten Hag's side.
The Latics lifted this trophy in the 2012/13 season, and while a repeat seems unlikely, they will hope to cause problems tonight for the 12-time cup-winners.
United have endured an inconsistent campaign so far and have already been eliminated from the Carabao Cup and European football. The pressure’s all on the visitors tonight.
With analysis from Roy Keane, Ian Wright and Roberto Martinez, and commentary by Sam Matterface and Lee Dixon.
